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Detailed information on dermatology and common skin conditions Topic Index - Dermatology ... Dermatology Home Anatomy of the Skin Skin Tests Describing a Skin Condition Common ... anatomy skin, skin test, skin condition, dermatological procedure, skin disorder, skin growth, skin ... pigment disorder, skin inflammation, rash, skin injury, skin sweating disorder, skin infection, scan, hair problem

your surgeon can decide how best to repair the surgery site. The repair may be done right away, or it ... site Nerve damage Pain Problems with reconstruction Rarely, the skin cancer comes back ... 90739;Mohs surgery;cancer treatment;skin cancer treatment;dermatology

for a reaction all over your body. This may cause symptoms such as a skin rash, severe itching, or ... injection, swelling and irritation (inflammation) can occur at the site where the needle entered the skin ... 90744;Post-Injection Inflammation;skin reaction;injection;needle;medication reaction;allergic reaction;skin infection

Detailed information on dermatology and common skin conditions Topic Index Anatomy of the ... Skin Skin Tests Describing a Skin Condition Common Dermatological Procedures Types of ... anatomy skin, skin test, skin condition, dermatological procedure, skin disorder, skin growth, skin ... pigment disorder, skin inflammation, rash, skin injury, skin sweating disorder, skin infection, scan, hair problem

Dermatology Home Anatomy of the Skin Skin Tests Describing a Skin Condition Common Skin ... Detailed information on dermatology and children Topic Index - Dermatology for Children ... Anatomy Skin, Skin Tests, Skin Condition, Skin Disorders, Benign Skin Growth, Pigmentation Disorders, Skin Injury

). Understanding Vitiligo Vitiligo is a skin disorder. This condition causes the skin to lose its ... self-esteem and quality of life. How to say it vih-tuh-LI-goh How vitiligo happens Your skin ... Understanding Vitiligo;pigmentation;dermatology;melanin;vitiligo;skin disorder;60094

*Skin Terms Ch ... skin condition. Understanding Words for a Child's Skin Condition Words used to describe skin ... A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's ... P01895;skin condition;skin disorder;skin symptom;dermatological condition

Understanding Surgical Site Infections ... Your skin is a natural barrier against infection, so any surgery that causes a break in the ... skin can lead to an infection. Doctors call these infections surgical site infections because ... infection;wound care;surgical site infection;superficial incisional SSI;deep incisional SSI;organ SSI;space SSI;144

Detailed information on dermatology and children Topic Index Anatomy of the Skin Skin ... Benign Skin Growth and Pigmentation Disorders Skin Injury Dermatology is the study of skin ... Anatomy Skin, Skin Tests, Skin Condition, Skin Disorders, Benign Skin Growth, Pigmentation Disorders, Skin Injury

healthcare provider will diagnose your child’s skin growth. The diagnosis will usually be based on how it ... child's heart. Your child’s skin may not look normal after the hemangioma shrinks. Many children have ... 90955;Understanding Hemangioma;hemangioma;strawberry hemangioma;birthmark;skin growth;dermatology

the skin. It's filled with keratin, the same proteins that make up your hair and nails. These cysts ... An epidermoid cyst is a small abnormal growth in the top layers of the skin. These cysts grow ... 90723;epidermoid cyst;skin growth;keratin;acne;dermatology;skin injury

Keep Your Child Safe from Medical Errors ... when the wrong plan was used in the first place. Protect Your Child from Medical Errors ... your child's illness, especially if they have a constant condition like asthma. Several sites that ... medical errors;protect child medical errors;child's care;child's treatment;child's hospitalization;2584

on the skin, or your hands or feet are placed in shallow water. Chemicals may be added to the water ... infection. You can help prevent this problem by treating your hyperhidrosis and keeping your skin dry as ... 90731;hyperhidrosis;excessive sweating;secondary hyperhidrosis;dermatology

contagiosum is caused by a virus. The virus may first enter your body through a break in the skin, such as a ... solutions may help clear the skin.  When to call your healthcare provider Call your healthcare ... 90741;Molluscum Contagiosum;skin infection;skin bumps;weakened immune symptom;HIV;viral skin infection;dermatology

peels, dermabrasion, dermaplaning, and laser skin surgery Common Dermatological Procedures The ... Detailed information on common dermatological procedures, including acne scar removal, chemical ... dermatological procedure, skin procedure, acne scar removal, chemical peel, dermabrasion, dermaplaning, laser skin surgery

ways. Knowing more about how your joints work can help you to better understand these differences. A ... . Your provider will ask questions about your symptoms and any other medical conditions you may have. He

more. Understanding Impetigo Impetigo is a common bacterial infection of the skin. It most ... treat the infection. This may be a cream or ointment to put on your skin. You usually need to use the ... 90192;impetigo;skin infection;dermatology;staphylococcus;bacterial skin infection;contagious infection

. Understanding Mole Excision Moles are skin growths that are darker or more raised than the ... . Preventing skin cancer To help protect yourself from skin cancer: Check your skin regularly for changes ... 90740;mole excision;moles;melanoma;mole removal;dermatology

infest hair in the groin area are called pubic lice. Understanding Pubic Lice Lice are small ... lice. If you scratch the infested area too much, the skin can become irritated and sore. You may ... 90747;pubic lice;lice;insects;crabs;sexual contact;dermatology

can form the shape of a Christmas tree on your back. The rash may itch, especially if your skin gets ... Pityriasis rosea is a type of skin rash. It starts with 1 large round or oval scaly patch called ... 90743;Pityriasis Rosea;skin rash;skin patches;herald patch;mother patch;pregnancy;dermatology